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What is the potential difference (in V) across each capacitor after switch S is closed?
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When switch S is closed the equivalent circuit will be as shown in figure.
Ceq1=3+6=9μF and Ceq2=6+3=9μF
As Ceq1 and Ceq2 are in series and
Vac=99+9×360=180V and Vdb=99+9×360=180V
As (3,6) capacitors are in parallel for both loop so potential across each capacitor will be 180V
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